/btg/ BOOT GENERAL

[Anonymous No.17753355]

/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - #8 HATCH EDITION

What do I need to care for my boots?
>Old cotton t shirt (one for cleaning, another for applying conditioners)
>Horsehair brush ($10-15)
>Wooden shoe trees ($10-15)
>Light conditioner like Lexol/Bck4/renovateur
>Heavy conditioner (if you live in terrible snow/rain areas) Sno seal/Obernauf LP
>Don't forget that boots need time to dry properly, rotate them an

How do I deal with x stain?
>mud: allow it to dry then brush off
>salt: water and cloth as soon as possible
>saturated wet: allow the boot to dry for a full day, stuff with newspaper
>scuffs and scratches: buff vigorously with horsehair brush

>Should I buy turdsdays/soloshits/doc shitans?
No they are filled with synthetic materials aimed at instant comfort but will not hold up to actual use.
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no. you will waste your time and money and still have uncomfortable footwear at the end of the day. spend the extra $100 and get something real.

Manufacturer Red Flags
>Luxury
>Sustainable
>Vegan
>Unknown leather source
>Made in Chyna/Mexico/Indonesia

Boot Red Flags
>Dainite (Get vibram v-bar instead)
>C*rk/C*lastic
>Zippers
>Non gusseted tongues
>Excessive/unnecessary seams

PREV>>17735938

[Anonymous No.17753448]

just realised I dont need more boots

[Anonymous No.17753455]

>>17753448
Me too but I want cowboy boots.

[Anonymous No.17753463]

>>17753355
what do you think about this epic patina
this used to be horween black shell cordovan

[Anonymous No.17753504]

>>17753463
so u buy black boots that turn into brownish / red
makes sense

[Anonymous No.17753509]

>>17753463
is this really shell? looks like cxl

[Anonymous No.17753522]

can anyone ID these boots?

[Anonymous No.17753529]

>>17753509
yeah it's shell that's been completely trashed for 7 months for a meme contest
https://app.patinaproject.com/p/e91515c8-3dfe-5d74-b639-8a854d8c6167

[Anonymous No.17753566]

>>17753522
By my guess on it being from Japan, John Lofgrens. Something something Mountain Boot. Look for a pair with that specific storm welt.
>>17752555
Yeah, they’re the old stock Austrian M59 Boots, With Ski bindings. This was my previous pair, sold it recently.

[Anonymous No.17753603]

>>17753566
>that tread
not lofgren

[Anonymous No.17753682]

>>17753529
lol
but fr something must be done about redditors

[Anonymous No.17753751]

>>17753448
Me too, just ordered 2 bonafe MTOs and one from Indonesia

[Anonymous No.17753754]

>>17753463
>heel and midsole barely looks worn
>the shell completely trashed like its been in use for 30 years probably
hmm...

[Anonymous No.17753863]

rate my boots boys

[Anonymous No.17753870]

Long shot but can anyone ID these boots? I’ll suck your dick

[Anonymous No.17753961]

>>17753870
Stop posting tranny freaks that are designed to psyop niggercattle masses into self-suicide. I know what those boots are, and I know what you are.

[Anonymous No.17754018]

>>17753870
MALE

[Anonymous No.17754147]

>>17753566
>Yeah, they’re the old stock Austrian M59 Boots, With Ski bindings. This was my previous pair, sold it recently.
thanks will look for a pair now

[Anonymous No.17754161]

>>17753566
might as well end the thread here. these (and feldschuh leicht) are the most objectively kino boots one can wear. honorable mention to US jungle boots/mcnamera boots

[Anonymous No.17754162]

>>17753870
giwtwm

[Anonymous No.17754196]

what are boots far left?

[Anonymous No.17754322]

>>17754196
ugly

[Anonymous No.17754355]

>>17754196
probably vintage doc martens monkey boots

[Anonymous No.17754360]

I have a pair of boots that I really like and I don't want to throw away
Thing is the soles are really worn in inside of the ball area. There's tiny 1mm2 holes in them I can feel the floor through
What can I do to fix em?
The soles are rubber

[Anonymous No.17754569]

>>17754360
depends on what kind of boots

[Anonymous No.17754658]

Should I re-sole my back Red Wing Beckmans or just put that money towards new boots?

It costs 150 for full resoleing and hell restoration

[Anonymous No.17754672]

>>17754658
go for the resole
150 isn't even 1/4 of a boot anyway these days and they don't make the beckman anymore

[Anonymous No.17754688]

>>17754360
if the boot isn't specifically labeled as resolable, then realistically it's over
you can bring them to a cobbler to glue something on at the bottom, but it will unglue almost immidiately, so fast it's not even worth attempting

[Anonymous No.17754742]

Disgusting
Look at the way the leather is creasing in front of his shoulders, Nick's obviously has no idea how to make a jacket pattern

[Anonymous No.17754750]

>>17754742
Speaking of leather jackets, got any recs

[Anonymous No.17754768]

>>17754750
Aero

[Anonymous No.17754783]

>>17753463
>>17753529
>retarded big city coasties are now speed running their boots
as if doing this with denim was not stupid enough

[Anonymous No.17754969]

>>17753355
the kommandostore paramemes have shipped

[Anonymous No.17755055]

>>17753566
you think i can get away with sizing up? found some but im a 47 and theyre 48

[Anonymous No.17755260]

reasons to not get a wholecut service boot:

[Anonymous No.17755305]

>>17755260
the "V" on the left boot is way off center
great lasting there india

also this is olive brown cxl supposedly
but why is it so cheap looking and shiny?
this isn't a waxy shine, more like a heavy silicone coat

[Anonymous No.17755465]

>>17755260
>>17755305
I think you meant reasons not buy Indian mystery meat boots

[Anonymous No.17755547]

>>17753863
what brand are those?

[Anonymous No.17755577]

take the black boot pill

[Anonymous No.17755585]

>>17754750
Y2 leather makes some incredible stuff

[Anonymous No.17755652]

>>17755260
>>17755305
yea no fucking way thats CXL or olive brown or a waxy shine.

[Anonymous No.17755681]

>>17755577
i would if i could find a pair of these fucking things

[Anonymous No.17755695]

>>17755681
join austrian military

[Anonymous No.17755696]

>>17755681
I have a factory new pair coming in like, three days lol. and I have a surplus pair about 5 years that are resoled and wear frequently.

[Anonymous No.17755721]

>>17755681
they're a meme for a reason

[Anonymous No.17756032]

weird shit for sale
move quickly
https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/products/samples?variant=40258364571734&fbclid=PAAaa_5eXY3f_Qp_9hc7U13zhuW25NprMkK0R-7a3XAMgRQlyLiIpdZhMVC2g

[Anonymous No.17756034]

>>17756032
puke

[Anonymous No.17756069]

>>17756032
wonder which sucker would buy these

[Anonymous No.17756122]

>>17756034
>>17756069
peak grandpa drip desu

[Anonymous No.17756249]

[Anonymous No.17756514]

>>17754147
No worries
>>17754161
Stop gangstalking me. I just bought a pair of jungle boots several weeks ago.
>>17755055
Yeah, they are designed for more socks. Reshaping the fit using a multitude of cork and leather insoles, and different sized socks can essentially allow you to structure the boots to your own size.

[Anonymous No.17756694]

Need some recs for a semi-formal boot that is $300 or less that will fit my cave man feet. something that would look good in business casual or in a job interview.

I tried Thursday presidents but the fit was just horrific. I have a really tall instep and a wide foot and the gap between the eyelets on the thursdays was huge in their widest size and the laces were digging into the top of my foot.

red wings and nicks fit me perfect in 9.5/10 EE

[Anonymous No.17756701]

>>17753355
mirror shine bros we may have gone a bit too far

[Anonymous No.17756724]

>>17756694
look st grant stones sale page and buy EEE

[Anonymous No.17756950]

Opinions on the jungle boots? I really like the look, but are the ones sold at military stores comfortable enough to daily?

[Anonymous No.17756955]

>collb between timbs and acw, two brands I love
>looks amazing, especially the sole
>great materials

>ruin it with an autism zipper

Damn I’m still pissed

[Anonymous No.17756963]

>>17756950
The soles are heavy an hard because they are made for the jungle. Get them resoled.

[Anonymous No.17756970]

>>17753566
where did you get them

[Anonymous No.17757011]

>>17756950
They're really not as bad as >>17756963 makes them out to be. No combat boot designs from before the late 90s/early 2000s are going to be like pillows for your feet, but they're perfectly serviceable for daily wear. And a lot of jungle boots have plenty of room to put an insole in.

[Anonymous No.17757012]

>>17756950
The XNs fit like Converse 70s. They are very hard on the sole, due to the steel plate inside and the DMS sole.

[Anonymous No.17757013]

>>17756963
I’ll keep that in mind but resoling would cost almost as much as the boot

>>17757011
>>17757012
Thanks for the tips, I’ll probably put an insole in it
>XN
Is that the official name?

[Anonymous No.17757053]

>>17757013
No, it’s the size Extra Narrow for the width of the boot. If you don’t even know the name of what you’re looking for, nor it’s identifying marks, you’re gonna be buying some cheap knock-off fake or you’re getting scammed.

[Anonymous No.17757113]

>>17757053
I just found about them yesterday, give me a break

[Anonymous No.17757156]

>>17757013
just be warned these style of boots are vulcanized, i don't think most cobblers can do resole jobs aside from maybe just gluing another type of sole to them and hoping for the best. also., be wary of brands like Rothco, Fox Outdoors and others that sell these things for around the 40-50 dollar mark. They're usually garbage and fall apart. Brands like McRae and surplus boots are much better quality and should hold up for a good while.

[Anonymous No.17757229]

>>17756970
I actually bought them from Kommandostore around 3 years ago.
>>17757113
No worries, just be very wary and alert. A lot of ‘military stores’ are just chinese copycat garbage. Utter trash.
>>17757156
Old stock can even be found for cheap as well, if you look hard enough.

[Anonymous No.17757254]

>>17757156
>>17757229
Alright, I’ll look for a high quality one

[Anonymous No.17757315]

>>17756955
brother it's still a set of glued boots
the zipper isnt the issue

[Anonymous No.17757492]

>>17757315
It’s actually a direct molded sole, but it is still garbage.

[Anonymous No.17757590]

>>17753355
I hate ziggers so much every decent pair of non bulbous looking boots I find has them

[Anonymous No.17757594]

So what is the alternative to a black pair of thursday captains?

I love the cap toe look but trying to avoid r*ddit

[Anonymous No.17757604]

if..

you don't live somewhere where there is snow

don't have a job where feet require extra protection

don't live in the outdoor wilderness

wearing boots is a larp

[Anonymous No.17757605]

>>17757594

[Anonymous No.17757607]

>>17757605
new to boots, if im a wide in sneakers do i need a size E in boots?

also ty anon

[Anonymous No.17757611]

>>17757607
depends on the last. I am 11E on brannock and can wear Conistons in the standard width.

[Anonymous No.17757793]

>>17756701
>Staff sergeant told you to polish that shit up or give him 1000 push ups.

[Anonymous No.17757845]

>>17756701
thats what a tub of saphir mirror gloss will do to you

[Anonymous No.17757850]

Where to get a chelsea style boot without the elastic sides? Only alternatives i see have the side zipper, which also sucks.

[Anonymous No.17757858]

>>17757850
jodphurs

[Anonymous No.17757865]

[Anonymous No.17757868]

As an animal friend and hater of meat and leather, are there any alternative boots for me? I Like the look but hate the material for moral reasons
Please serious answers. im not in the mood to get flamed for being vegan

[Anonymous No.17757875]

>>17757868
pretty sure a lot of horsebutt (and shell) comes from horses that died natural deaths.

[Anonymous No.17757878]

>>17757868
Canvas

[Anonymous No.17757883]

>>17757878
How does canvas look like leather you stupid shithead? I thought i said SERIOUS answers only.

[Anonymous No.17757885]

>>17757883
You never said it needed to look like leather you faggot vegetable nigger.
Kill yourself.

[Anonymous No.17757886]

>>17757868

[Anonymous No.17757889]

>>17757885
I literally said that. Fucking troll. Get out of this thread and never return.

[Anonymous No.17757892]

>>17757889
All you said is you like the look.
>I Like the look but hate the material for moral reasons
KYS
You will never have decent boots you're gonna wear plastic garbage on your feet like a cuckold.

[Anonymous No.17757969]

Found these Chippewa at a salvation army for $10, can someone help me identifying the model? also, whats a good conditioner i could use that DOESNT CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE LEATHER PERMANENTLY?

[Anonymous No.17757971]

>>17757969
Mostly i want to find out the model number because other than on the insoles, i cant see any other place with the Chippewa logo, not on the ankle, or the sole, or the label.

All i see is on the front of the tongue it says LL BEAN.

[Anonymous No.17757976]

>>17757969
VSC or Bick4

[Anonymous No.17757989]

>>17757969
why would you care what model it is, unless you just bought them to flip on ebay

[Anonymous No.17757994]

>>17757989
i wanna know if these are LL Bean or Chppewa, the tonge says LL Bean, the insoles say Chippewa... wondering if the previous owner swapped the insoles or what.

[Anonymous No.17757999]

>>17757994
looks like a Katahdin Iron Works

[Anonymous No.17758000]

>>17757994
idk, have you tried googling "ll bean chippewa" to see if anything comes up that might help you out of this dilemma?

[Anonymous No.17758002]

>>17757994
>>17757999
>These boots are made by Chippewa for L.L.Bean
https://www.heddels.com/2015/06/l-l-bean-katahdin-engineer-entry-level-boot-showdown/

[Anonymous No.17758004]

>>17757868
leather is the byproduct of the meat industry, don't be a retard and fall for globohomo lies that synthetic leather (plastic) is better for the environment, they are not and in fact worse

[Anonymous No.17758005]

>>17757878
umm cultivating trees is immoral ok

[Anonymous No.17758010]

>>17758005
....
canvas comes from trees?

[Anonymous No.17758030]

>>17758000
i did, but results were not for a collaboration btw the 2 companies, so im leaning towards the previous owner swapping the insoles.

>>17758002
these are not quite the ones i found, however these https://www.heddels.com/2015/06/chippewa-service-boot-entry-level-boot-showdown/

look exactly like mine, minus the Chippewa logo on the ankle, even the same vibram soles.

[Anonymous No.17758037]

[Anonymous No.17758038]

>>17758002
damn, forgot to add, guess you solved the mystery, these are commisioned to Chippewa but sold under the LL Bean brand, that explains the insoles and tongue brand difference.

Welp, for $10 not bad for everyday office work boots.

[Anonymous No.17758100]

>>17758010
cotton?

[Anonymous No.17758154]

>>17758100
oh

[Anonymous No.17758249]

>>17753355
My boots are starting to break in and they are so comfy now. I'm glad I bucked through the cramp stage.

[Anonymous No.17758253]

>>17755696
>factory new pair
kommando production or one of the steinadler/steinkogler productions? my kommandostore boots recently arrived

[Anonymous No.17758268]

Now that i have another pair of boots of the same color that i like more, chelseas are not my style to be honest, so i wanna get rid of pic related, whats the best place to sell these and not getting scammed? i dont use Ebay anymore since i got scammed by a buyer that returned a bootleg vidyagame that was quite expensive and Ebay fucked me.

[Anonymous No.17758379]

>>17758253
Post a picture of them, please.
>>17758268
I would give them to a young man in a gym, who is wearing raggedy clothes but still takes care of his appearance. Selling things like that are not of any particular value, unless they are a luxury good or a highly-sought after pair.

[Anonymous No.17758403]

>>17757604
Damn. Guess if I am not an airforce pilot I shouldnt wear bomber jackets either

[Anonymous No.17758590]

Is there a term for when they do the zig zag cut at the bottom of the tongue?

[Anonymous No.17758602]

>>17758590
it's called a kiltie or false tongue and it's a seperate piece of leather that you lace onto the tongue
you can remove them if you want or buy aftermarket ones if you have a boot that doesn't come with them from the factory

[Anonymous No.17758790]

>>17758379
>unless they are a luxury good or a highly-sought after pair.

> $550 shoes is not luxurious
> most popular chelsea boot in the world is not sought after.

Let me guess, youre still rocking your Alden Indiana Jones amirite?

[Anonymous No.17758829]

>>17758268
>>17758790
unironically rebbit but I kinda think anon is right. if you genuinely have no use for then it's probably easier to give it to someone that you know will use it than go through the hassle and stress of trying to sell it for $250

[Anonymous No.17758888]

lmao ghetto rigging treads on iron rangers

[Anonymous No.17758899]

>>17758590
they're called kilties or false tongues, you can remove it

[Anonymous No.17758904]

>>17758790
Boot general not booty general

[Anonymous No.17758911]

>>17758790
>550$ shoes
>most popular chelsea boot
Literally never heard of it mayte

[Anonymous No.17758929]

>>17758888
a c*bbler could have glues a lugged halfsole for them
jesus

[Anonymous No.17758967]

>>17758929
apparently the nitrile cork doesn't take to glue very well

[Anonymous No.17759011]

z*ppers, not even once

[Anonymous No.17759385]

what is OSB thinking?

[Anonymous No.17759735]

>>17759385
i don't know why anyone would want this
"ghost" leathers always look like shit

[Anonymous No.17759791]

dusty
ashy

[Anonymous No.17759793]

>>17759791
looks like those melinated freaks

[Anonymous No.17759856]

>>17758253
Mine are by Alpschuh, which is the same as my surplus pair from 2008.

[Anonymous No.17759868]

/fa/ please help me out, I'm a guy buying some nice shoes for the first time and I really liked the look of these

I can't find something quite like it, either they're too sharp/narrow or the sole is ridiculously thick. Is there a name for this style of boots? Thanks in advance

[Anonymous No.17759871]

>>17759868
square toe?

[Anonymous No.17759876]

>>17759868
spade sole

[Anonymous No.17759954]

>>17759735
Looks like the boots got that skin disease that black people get where parts of their skin turns white

[Anonymous No.17760723]

they seem comfy af

[Anonymous No.17761014]

>>17753355
Where can i get a good blucher in the EU for 2-350 yurobucks?

[Anonymous No.17761123]

show me the most stylish hiking boot.

[Anonymous No.17761148]

Anyone know a good alternative to those black red wings ? Can find them anywhere.

[Anonymous No.17761215]

is it just me or is this colorway effing based

[Anonymous No.17761229]

>>17761123

[Anonymous No.17761230]

>>17761123

[Anonymous No.17761250]

Someone recommend me black lace ups to wear on patrol. I was looking at some White’s models but don’t want logger heels which most of their models have. I have MP Sherman’s already so I was considering another pair of those but I’m open to suggestions.
>>17753455
Get Rios Of Mercedes

[Anonymous No.17761270]

>>17761230
>no half sizes
what the fuck

[Anonymous No.17761271]

>>17761270
that's a red flag

[Anonymous No.17761341]

>>17753463
>>17753529
i'm not experienced enough to tell, is this real or fake wear? the jump from 3 to 4 months just seems insane. how could you possibly get the backstay/heel counter so worn so quickly?

[Anonymous No.17761516]

>>17761341
>how could you possibly get the backstay/heel counter so worn so quickly?
acetone or something similar to strip the pigment

[Anonymous No.17761678]

are nike sfb good? which one if so?

[Anonymous No.17761730]

>>17761250
Nicks Americana or Falcon

[Anonymous No.17762039]

>>17761123
>https://johnlofgren.com/search?type=product&q=montagna

[Anonymous No.17762052]

>>17762039
they're stylish, but all of the suggestions I've gotten have treads that do not imply hiking use in the slightest

[Anonymous No.17762122]

>>17761123
I'd buy these but I barely go outside and I have no friends so there's no point.

[Anonymous No.17762161]

I was out with friends last night and we passed a shoe shop and my friend was like "this guy has been selling $300 shoes for as long as I remember, I wonder who buys them?" and I looked at them and it was all plastic cemented "dress" shoes.

I wanted to say that these are trash and that I have spent way more than that on many pairs of shoes but I stayed quiet.
I'm pretty sure I have spent more on shoe trees than my normal friends have spent on shoes.

But I keep quiet. I do not let people know. There is no need for anyone to know.

[Anonymous No.17762208]

>>17761215
I'm able to snag these for $72. premium. do I?

[Anonymous No.17762221]

What size shoe trees should I buy? I'm 42EU.

[Anonymous No.17762234]

>>17762221
generally 1 size down from your shoes/boots works best.

[Anonymous No.17762268]

>>17762234
thanks anon

[Anonymous No.17762333]

>>17762268
i'm 10.5 and i buy 10

[Anonymous No.17762363]

>>17762333
thats what 1 eu size is

[Anonymous No.17762415]

>>17762161
absolutely based
in fact, one of the more based posts i've seen on this site over many many years

[Anonymous No.17762607]

>>17753355
For anyone who owns Austrian memes:
How is the fit in the shaft?
I have the winter version at home and the shaft doesn't close properly around my shins because it's just so damn wide (designed for tucking pants in).
Do the summer ('leicht', or the usual memes that everyone gets) also have a super big shaft or is it closer in fit to something like pic rel where it's actually possible to tightly lace the shaft around the shins?
Thanks

[Anonymous No.17762622]

>>17761123
chunggy

[Anonymous No.17762636]

>>17757868
Moralfag brained and OCD. You need heavily medicated. Visit a psychiatrist immediately.

[Anonymous No.17762701]

God damn, I fucking love Lofgrens

[Anonymous No.17762708]

[Anonymous No.17762714]

>>17762701
shell?

[Anonymous No.17762716]

>>17757868
kys vegan cuck

[Anonymous No.17762756]

>>17762714
Nah, just a nice selection of chromexcel. John Lofgren pretty much does everything right

[Anonymous No.17762831]

>>17762607
I have a new pair and the shaft fits pretty close. It's an unlined leather upper, and even with my slim legs and ankles they fit close enough to not be floppy or uncomfortable, especially with heavier socks. The leather is soft and easy to break in, and on me at least fits fine with or without tucking the pants legs in.Mine are Alpschuh production, so I don't know if every brand fits the same, but the pic you posted is pretty close to the fit.

[Anonymous No.17762846]

Can anyone ID these boots? All i know is that they're Guess branded and are likely from the 90s or earlier

[Anonymous No.17763121]

>>17762708
I own this exact same pair from my dad, how would you choose to style this?

[Anonymous No.17763233]

I've been wearing a pair of these Fred Perry x George Cox monkey boots for a few years and still love them.

[Anonymous No.17763239]

>>17763121
>I own this exact same pair from my dad
i am so sorry anon.

[Anonymous No.17763294]

>>17759791
Probably would look good with some wear

[Anonymous No.17763325]

>need black boot with polished toe for uniform
>wide feet
>looking for a black roughout boot with smooth toe cap
Anyone got recommendations for something around ~500-$600 I'm getting tired of buying "tactical" boots that feel like shit. I'm looking at Nick's, or Beck lace up work boots.

[Anonymous No.17763349]

>>17763325
Coniston in Black Rough-Out Suede if you can forego the smooth toe cap. You'll have to go MTO otherwise i assume, doubt anyone is making a black RO with smooth toe cap RTW.

[Anonymous No.17763365]

>>17763325
>looking for a black roughout boot with smooth toe cap
you're making it unnecessarily difficult desu

[Anonymous No.17763372]

>>17763365
It needs a polish and I liked the coyote rough out boots I wore for years. I could easily go with smooth and black but if someone does a black roughout with a polishable toe cap it would meet uniform regs and be desired by me.
I'll just go black smooth leather if it's not in the cards, but roughout just feels comfy to wear especially in the heat for 12 hours a day.

[Anonymous No.17763410]

decent boots for a poorfag?

[Anonymous No.17763418]

>>17763410
Grant Stone, most spanish bootmakers, Tricker's outlet.

[Anonymous No.17763534]

>tie boots
>drive to work
>boots loose

every day. how do I solve this?

[Anonymous No.17763537]

>>17763534
learn how to tie your boots
or get better fitting ones
or get fitted insoles

[Anonymous No.17763552]

>>17763534
>put on converse
>drive to work
>park
>turn car off
>change into boots

Literally impossible to drive with boots on.

[Anonymous No.17763580]

I‘m gunna cum

[Anonymous No.17763702]

>>17763552
>Literally impossible to drive with boots on.
major skill issue
gyw boots are actually not bad because the solid underpinnings makes pedal feedback great
now sneakers or memory foam inset shoes? downright hazardous. zero feel

[Anonymous No.17763712]

clown shoes lmao

[Anonymous No.17763718]

grabbed a pair of these lightly used brass boots for a good price. How far can I push these into a formal setting?
And what color pants would look good with such a light color leather?

[Anonymous No.17763722]

>>17763718
>How far can I push these into a formal setting?
not even close

[Anonymous No.17763728]

>>17763718
>How far can I push these into a formal setting?
not at all but it also depends on what you mean by formal. if formal in the traditional sense then no nut if you mean to work in an office maybe because most people probably show up in sneakers

[Anonymous No.17763736]

>>17763718
you picked one of the worst leathers, pattern and lasts for a formal setting that GS offers.

[Anonymous No.17763738]

>>17763718
>>17763736
for pants i'd just stick to jeans.

[Anonymous No.17763908]

>>17763702
You don't even drive standard I bet.

[Anonymous No.17763958]

>>17763718
these only really work with denim or ecru/other very light colored pants, lighter than the boot itself
maybe warm and not too dark pants could also work on a case by case basis
the leather will darken up with time and be a bit more versitile as far as styling with other colors, but don't expect much

the style is definitely casual and these can't be dressed up, so don't even try to look like the retard in the pic related, because it doesn't work (it's tan essex but it's the same principle)

[Anonymous No.17764015]

>>17763908
bad bet

[Anonymous No.17764021]

>>17764015
Those aren't even real boots plus why would I scuff my damn boots with the aggressive driving I do? It's neither comfy nor good for my boots. People laugh at me for bringing a second pair of shoes in my car and changing but I give no fucks.

[Anonymous No.17764099]

>>17763580
Xbxs? A lot of people get all pissy that they pretty much copied Clinch’s boots exactly, but I don’t really care that much. If you have a beautiful original engineer design but you are charging $2k and have a tiny amount of production, its only a matter of time until someone else needs to start producing the same design at a higher rate and a slightly lower price. From what I’ve been seeing Xbxs knows what they’re doing, really high build quality

[Anonymous No.17764189]

>>17764099
clinch, even CN wide doesn't fit me at all. So if their fit is better i couldn't care less.

[Anonymous No.17764198]

>>17764189
I’m pretty sure that Xbxs will do MTO from what I’ve heard, so if you have big feet you might be in luck. They essentially build almost exact replicas of the clinch boots at about 3/4 the price and what appears to be the same materials and build quality. I’ve only ever heard good things about them

[Anonymous No.17764203]

>>17764021
Why aren't they real?

[Anonymous No.17764209]

>>17764203
Ugly. Shit material. Shit silhouette. That cuff is also gay.

[Anonymous No.17764245]

>>17764021
cope and moving the goalposts
lrn2drv

[Anonymous No.17764247]

>>17764245
You have shit boots and your car is slow.

[Anonymous No.17764250]

I've never owned shell. Is this an example of poorly-maintained shell? Why is it so roll-y? Why is it so shiny?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115890310285?hash=item1afb99cc8d:g:c1kAAOSwBA9k3V2g&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwEKUk%2F0fCkiBnsj3bQ395j0KnpjA5GRAtm2d7z94N2nmwJk7ArY0u2r9ybz87txOAIM0nMou1wfWsIh2cBLgYd%2FMYZSN5nOKAh%2BeN5%2Bp2NyKwjeZlC96goa%2FRB5FcGQgXTuG6654KrQinoFgwKbFXdCB4Lr65%2B6UGcBe7CUTso5L5MTlMiGTFxPupI5anUH8EI2oaaRcod1Ocvd%2F3zkwVLcxgA7y5gAHNquHsahg%2FNwPoYSTD503ggPpQcv9xwfmfA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4r86YzAYg

[Anonymous No.17764257]

>>17764247
>cant drive in boots
>gets told its a skill issue
>tries to suggest its because he and only him alone drives stick
>gets proven wrong
>y-your boots suck >:(

so which is it anon? are you totally whippin' that truck on the worksite ong fr fr no cap so you cant use your triple sole with the booster shank manlet pnw boots you have or are you just a poser driving to your job that doesnt require beefy boots with them bucked into the passenger seat to impress the dudes at work?

[Anonymous No.17764261]

>>17764257
What's with all the projections? You mad?

[Anonymous No.17764264]

>>17764261
>y-youre mad
cmon man just practice driving in the boots. scuffs shouldnt be an issue unless you have shit leather so its not a valid excuse

[Anonymous No.17764265]

>>17764250
>Why is it so roll-y? Why is it so shiny?
lel rolly and shiny is literally what shell is famous for

it looks pretty good desu

[Anonymous No.17764270]

>>17764265
Thanks, and I know that but it just seems to me like is a little bit of too-much on both fronts (like not kept in shoe trees and over-conditioned).

But appreciate the post. Wish they were a bit bigger

[Anonymous No.17764271]

>>17764264
Are you not the guy that posted >>17764015?

[Anonymous No.17764273]

>>17764270
they've obviously been well worn but for sub 200 you can't really complain

[Anonymous No.17764278]

>>17764271
yeah. you can shit on them all you want because im not selling them to you
you do however need to practice your driving

[Anonymous No.17764296]

>>17764250
the whole appeal of shell is that it's shiny and it rolls
this wasn't particurarly well maintained, but another property of shell is that conditioning and brushing tends to bring it back to life

also don't be stupid and don't buy this
loafers are notoriously hard to get the fit right and that's just going to be harder in someone else's mangled shapeless shoes
the previous owner really stretched them to their limits with his disgusting hobbit feet, these won't fit anyone anymore
also the soles look like some cobbler fuckery, gluing on leather toppies to avoid a proper resole

[Anonymous No.17764394]

>>17764296
im not buying it - not even my size - i just thought it was somewhat interesting given how much dogshit is listed on ebay. this one looks somewhat passable but wanted to see what others thought given my inexperience w/ shell. thx 4 ur post

[Anonymous No.17764678]

[Anonymous No.17764820]

What is Alden Pedic? Can't find any info anywhere
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195929820627

[Anonymous No.17764958]

>>17764820
>alden orthopedic
>alden-pedic
alden used to advertise that it makes orthopedic shoes, which just means aldens lasts are more foot shaped, are supposed to grip in the heel thereby allowing more freedom in the front and can accommodate prescription orthopedic insoles
this is true for their entire line across the board, not just the "foot balance" line, which just has the silly thomas heel, which is supposed to give some additional arch support
this label is totally meaningless and these are not modified in any way from a standard alden shoe to make them "alden-pedic"

this is just the regular penny loafer on the van last
the only difference between this one and the LHS loafer of today is that this has a machine-stitched moccasin-style separate apron, which is arguably worse in construction than the handsewn stitch on the LHS
you can buy an alden 984 that hasn't been collecting dust and absorbing moisture from the air for several decades for basicly the same price
not rare or special in any way

[Anonymous No.17764961]

>>17764958
BASED. Thanks for the great info

[Anonymous No.17765141]

Where do I buy cowboy style boots in euope? I already looked at Sendra boots but theyre too tacky for me

[Anonymous No.17765145]

swede here
what should i get instead of iron rangers at the same price point?

[Anonymous No.17765149]

>>17765141
I've asked the same question before. We're basically fucked.

[Anonymous No.17765150]

>>17756701
mmmm yes. facings that touch when tied

[Anonymous No.17765156]

>>17765145
Blacksmith?

[Anonymous No.17765284]

>>17765141
does Tecovas ship worldwide?

[Anonymous No.17765299]

I want to buy a split toe derby, but my budget is in the lower end of the spectrum. I was checking our Meermin but is it worth it? The only other split toe shoe that looks better is TLB's but it costs twice as much. I'm running out of options here...
inb4 celastic shit

[Anonymous No.17765351]

>>17765145
blacksmiths or beckmans for a little more

[Anonymous No.17765383]

>ordered bullshit custom boots last fucking year
>lol it'll take six months
>still no update nine months later
Bakers sucks, I'm not falling for your bullshit memes ever again

[Anonymous No.17765483]

>>17765383
lmao they had an anniversary sale end of june and people got their custom boots in just 3 weeks
pretty funny that you're getting shafted black friday boy

[Anonymous No.17765488]

>>17765483
Christmas, actually.

[Anonymous No.17765513]

>>17765383
>still no update nine months later
I think you should email them...

[Anonymous No.17765537]

>>17765483
>3 week turnaround
What did they get?

[Anonymous No.17765590]

>>17765537
some redditor got custom bounty hunters
size 8C (lol), natty cxl, 5050 last, LTT, unstructured, single row, block heel
retarded choice imo, LTT definitely doesn't work with the almond toe last and the guy even admits that himself, but at the same time copes that "it's unique and i can get a stock cutter if i wanted to"

[Anonymous No.17765617]

>>17765590
I got custom bounty hunters also. They actually called me back almost immediately to say "lol they're actually done we will ship them asap lmao." He said some turnarounds have been faster recently due to the fact that "machine made is faster and you got a handmade pair." I guess? Fine? Whatever? How long were they sitting in the final few section again?

Those do look like ass, though. If mine look like that, I'm sending them back but I got the horsehide semi-dress. I doubt somebody with a size 8C shoe has the testicular fortitude after a lifetime of puberty blockers and HRT to send a pair of boots back.

[Anonymous No.17765629]

>>17765141
>>17765149
Chisos ships worldwide, best cowboy boots you can buy without them being bespoke.

[Anonymous No.17765648]

>>17765590
>LTT?
linus tech tips?

also i think weve already established that if you're gonna buy a pair of whites in these sort of styles (BH, SD, oxford, etc), you need to get it with the tranny heel

[Anonymous No.17765656]

>>17765648
lace to toe, broe

[Anonymous No.17765657]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1FuT1qtT44

[Anonymous No.17765692]

>>17765590
>ltt on barrie
why are redditors so fucking stupid?

[Anonymous No.17765694]

>>17763325
What kind of agency do you work for? I’m also looking for uniform boots

[Anonymous No.17765695]

>>17765590
He should put kilties on them and pretend he was going for a roper look the whole time.

[Anonymous No.17765788]

>>17765590
mto and its consequences have been a disaster for the bovine race

[Anonymous No.17765790]

>>17765590
oof

[Anonymous No.17765904]

>>17765590 ugly boots either way

[Anonymous No.17765913]

thots on septieme tobars? also anyone know anything about sanders/carlos santos/fugashin quality?

[Anonymous No.17765929]

id these? something similar in brown perhaps?

[Anonymous No.17766026]

>>17765629
>2 months long wait time with VAT and customs fees added on top

I don't think either of us asked whether an American brand ships worldwide or not.

[Anonymous No.17766077]

i've already bought a pair of white sneakers and now i want to buy some boots too. what color do i get? i was thinking black but i dunno

[Anonymous No.17766096]

>>17766077
Me personally I'd never buy boots that aren't black. White sneakers are gay as well just so you know.

[Anonymous No.17766100]

>>17766096
eh i already had a black pair might as well change things up
guess i'll get black boots tho

[Anonymous No.17766110]

>>17766100
For example look at this dude >>17764015. If you wanna look like that in public then you might consider not getting black boots.

[Anonymous No.17766111]

>>17766110
days later and you're still assmad

[Anonymous No.17766129]

>>17765383
>order custom boots from a russian bootmaker
>from what i could see he makes (to me) perfect looking boots
>he also got recommended by someone to me
>that was 3 years ago, he took longer, but i was fine with it because he updated me with pics
>he keeps postponing the date for the shipment
>then the sanctions start and it is not possible to ship it
i cant believe how i got scammed like that, even tho it was years ago. 300$ down the drain. and the guy looked decent. he still posts boots on his social media

[Anonymous No.17766133]

Redpill me on Chelsea-style boots

[Anonymous No.17766137]

>>17766111
proof?

[Anonymous No.17766148]

>>17766137
'twas revealed to me in a dream.

[Anonymous No.17766149]

>>17766148
so you're a capper

[Anonymous No.17766154]

>>17766149
that accusation is not bussin
but you might be seeing as you cant drive
post ur boots

[Anonymous No.17766170]

>>17766154
drive faster and better than you confirmed because I don't drive in boots
post your boots

[Anonymous No.17766209]

>>17766170
>post your boots
are you slow?

figures you're a black milsurp bootfag
they always have the most dogshit opinions and are desperate to feel tough

[Anonymous No.17766226]

>>17766209
so no boots?
got it

[Anonymous No.17766239]

>>17766226
brother this conversation is taking place because I posted boots

I'm done replying though. people can decide if they want to listen to someone with a job or a 16yo who tried to flex that he just learned to drive stick but has to change out of his converse when his mom let's him drive to the mall and thinks his milsurp is gods gift to footwear

[Anonymous No.17766241]

>>17766170
french rangers look really good wish i could find a pair

[Anonymous No.17766254]

>>17766239
no i said boots not literal turds
if that's the only pair you have then you really better stop posting
forever

[Anonymous No.17766259]

>>17766241
https://www.7eme-compagnie.com/rangers-af-bm65-c2x32817514

Does this not work for you or are you not yuropoor? Anyways you can search for BM65 Argueyrolles and as long as they're actually made by marbot or argueyrolles you're good. Also if the price is too good they're fake. For the OG OG pairs yeah you might never find a pair.

[Anonymous No.17766263]

>>17766254
>no i said boots not literal turds
>if that's the only pair you have then you really better stop posting

you really do think your milsurp is hot shit dont you

[Anonymous No.17766264]

>>17766263
yeah my rangers are great and you dress like an autistic virgin

[Anonymous No.17766268]

>>17765929
most simmilar in brown allen edmonds park avenue boot
also cheaney brixworth, tlb mallorca sidney, carmina balmoral

[Anonymous No.17766279]

>>17766264
>mulsurp autist calling anyone autistic
o I am laffin

[Anonymous No.17766296]

>>17766279
i thought you said you're done replying with your manchild ass

[Mesh Thad No.17766305]

>wearing leather foot casts in 2023, when we have polymesh and foam rubbers
lmao enjoy your bunions and hallux valgus leathercel lumbersexuals.

you support animal cruelty btw

[Anonymous No.17766311]

>>17766305
>you support animal cruelty btw
yes

[Anonymous No.17766314]

>>17766296
it's a very slow day and I'm having fun
so let's recap:
you wear cheapshit milsurp
you think your shitty synthetic internals are high quality
you think your shitty chrometan leather is high quality
you dont however think it can withstand the horrid abuse of driving stick because somehow you'll scuff them (spare a though for all those French military men forced to endure driving ;__;7 )
you think your clown toe last is the end all and be all of silhouettes and clearly dont understand that's not appropriate for a work environment
people laugh at you regularly by your own admission

idk if these are your first half decent boots son but you need to realise they're not special. theyre not any better built than the average service boot and chimping out over the silhouette doesnt invalidate the numerous compliments I've gotten on my boots or how comfy they are

[Anonymous No.17766317]

>>17766314
tl;dr

[Anonymous No.17766318]

>>17766305
i would pay extra knowing that the animal got skinned alive and tortured in the most gruesome ways imaginable if that was an option
but it is kind of a shame that ia am not as grounded with mother earth and in tune with my chakras as i would be in unsupportive foot condoms

[Anonymous No.17766350]

>>17766305
>you support animal cruelty btw
dominion of man over lesser creatures

[Anonymous No.17766363]

>>17766350
this
those animals knew that by evolving skin the outcome of their mummified carcass ending up wrapped around my feet was a viable reality
should have stayed in the primordial ooze retard

[Anonymous No.17766390]

chukkas with chunky soles look weird

[Anonymous No.17766402]

>>17765299
Meermin choice of heel counter material is ridiculously sharp. Get Berwick with your budget or 2nd hand CJ.

[Anonymous No.17766404]

>>17765590
Gap wider than most Bounty Hunter wearers' anus.

[Anonymous No.17766407]

>>17766402
c*lastic

[Anonymous No.17766409]

How do I make sure I don't get advice from people that dress like >>17764015? Considering we're on anonymous board I think I'm fucked.

[Anonymous No.17766414]

>>17766407
As someone who is not autistic and dealt with plenty of shoes, not every celastic counter is sharp or hard. Women pumps got some of the most comfortable celastic out there. The particular celastic or thermoplastic variance that Meermin chose is just down right hostile.

Now meme elsewhere, little retard.

[Anonymous No.17766415]

>plastic STIFFNERS aren't hard you guys

[Anonymous No.17766416]

>>17766415
>Not a woman
>Most possible also a virgin

[Anonymous No.17766419]

>>17766414
Didnt know Quentin Tarantino lurk here.

[Anonymous No.17766421]

>>17766026
>I don't think either of us asked whether an American brand ships worldwide or not.
Why the fuck would a European brand make cowboy boots?

[Anonymous No.17766423]

>>17766421
I don't know and I didn't ask or imply that. We just don't want to deal with long wait times, taxes and customs fees. Maybe there's some distributor that imports American boots to yurop so we can just order real quick for an adequate price and 3 day shipping?

[Anonymous No.17766425]

>>17766423
>Maybe there's some distributor that imports American boots to yurop so we can just order real quick for an adequate price and 3 day shipping?
Makes sense, good luck

[Anonymous No.17766431]

>>17766415
Your stiffy is called so but it is not hard either.

[Anonymous No.17766436]

>>17766409
you're still mad

[Anonymous No.17766449]

>>17766409
What is wrong with blue chinos and a pair of boots or whatever? Doesn't seem like it would classify as a /fa/ sin to me.

[Anonymous No.17766474]

>>17766449
I don't know I just don't want to look like I collect star wars lego and pray on minors.

[Anonymous No.17766502]

>>17766474
the word you're looking for is prey

[Anonymous No.17766503]

>>17766502
Who?

[Anonymous No.17766550]

>esl fuck who don't know the difference between prey and pray who frogposts thinking he fits in who never posts boots but only attacks people

[Anonymous No.17766576]

>>17766550
> le epic rage comic
Reddit that way. Here is your updoot.

[Anonymous No.17766592]

>>17766550
When?

[Anonymous No.17766604]

>>17766402
Berwick's split toes don't look appealing to me, too unrefined. They do have an apron derby model that looks good but it's missing the split toe, it's not the same.
C&J's split toes don't look appealing either. Not to mention they are rarely listed on Ebay, i'd be waiting months for another pair (same with many other brands at the same price bracket).
I found Crownhill split toes to look just right, but they don't ship to where I live. I even sent them an email and they still declined.
I think I'm out of options here besides Meermin.

[Anonymous No.17766682]

favorite black boots under $500. go

[Anonymous No.17766694]

>>17766682
Franks patriot.

[Anonymous No.17766695]

>>17766682
i only have 2 and the only one that was below $500 were my Tricker's Stow in black calf from the outlet.

[Anonymous No.17766748]

>>17766682
timberland 6in basic

[Anonymous No.17766750]

[Anonymous No.17766893]

we need to eat something other than cows because cows arent cutting it for leather

[Anonymous No.17766900]

>>17766893
Bring back horses, imagine is shell cordovan became just as high quality as it used to be, it used to be a work boot leather, while at the same time being as cheap as other leathers.

[Anonymous No.17766901]

>>17766682
Austrian M59 -Feldschuh Schwer

[Anonymous No.17766918]

>>17766133
they're boring

[Anonymous No.17766982]

>>17766893
eat more horses

[Anonymous No.17766989]

who is the approved poorfag manufacturer?

[Anonymous No.17766990]

>>17766989
red wing

[Anonymous No.17767005]

>>17766129
Regulars still get their shit through Switzerland. Email him and say "hey, I bought this shit, can you mail it through the Swiss for me bro? also, you like shogi or HoMM3? I'm trying to find some new guys to play both with, thanks" and you'll get your shit.
>t. bought a bunch of AK/RPK parts from the USSR

[Anonymous No.17767011]

>>17766901
i heard the austrians are replacing this with a vulcanized half rubber half nubuck boot.

[Anonymous No.17767017]

>>17766989
Jim Green with the roseanvil discount code.
>>17766990
>red wing
>$350 boots
>poorfag
At that price he can save up a few more dollars and buy a pair of Truman boots.

[Anonymous No.17767018]

>>17767017
buy good quality cry once

[Anonymous No.17767020]

>>17767018
So not Red Wings but Truman boots, also not what he asked, he asked for poor fag boots.

[Anonymous No.17767100]

>>17767011
Yeah, some new synthetic trash, complete with a disgusting camo the likes of which stands side by side with ACU pattern.

[Anonymous No.17767112]

Are these any good? Saw on reddit kek so idk

[Anonymous No.17767122]

Carmina's custom shoemaking on their website is a lot of fun

[Anonymous No.17767123]

>>17767112
Can do better with the same $ paid.

[Anonymous No.17767195]

Anyone have Birchees conditioner?
Seems like he hasn't sold any in more than a years now.

[Anonymous No.17767460]

Every time someone here recommends a high quality boot maker, I go to the website and find their boots to be quite ugly. Is there anything of a higher quality that looks closer to pic related? I know these are better than the new Chinese-made docs, but I'm sure I could get something more workable for a cobbler and made of better materials.
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these, to be quite honest.

[Anonymous No.17767467]

>>17767460
>I know these are better than the new Chinese-made docs

Considering the price, no they aren't. Soloshits are paki-made, so same difference, except they're more expensive for no reason. If you buy soloshit you're retarded.

[Anonymous No.17767507]

>>17767112
australians only go for these because they are the most easily accessible decent gyw option by a long country mile - you're either getting these at retail, on the rare occasional sale, or from an factory outlet, or you're pissing money away on designer blake stitches at $1000 or high end famouse northampton makers

[Anonymous No.17767522]

>>17767460
>Is there anything of a higher quality that looks closer to pic related?
I've said it in detail before but the answer is basically no because the look you're attracted to is the low quality

[Anonymous No.17767541]

>>17767460
These aren't the same obviously, but anon recently posted this brand and these are quite nice looking. I'd buy them myself too but I don't need them.

[Anonymous No.17767733]

>>17767460
those are fucking ugly

[Anonymous No.17767736]

>>17767460
You just gotta get better taste in boots.
Something vaguely similar but quality is the AR8.

[Anonymous No.17767751]

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